The origin of the Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy is lost in antiquity. It is not possible to determine with any exactitude, from any reliable historical documents or other sources as to when and by whom the original idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy was consecrated. Book online for darshan, vazhipad, e-kanika and donation at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple , one of the richest temples in India. Choose from various prathistas, rates and services for different deities and occasions. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one of the best places to visit in Trivandrum City. The temple shot to fame when authorities found wealth worth more than Rs 1,43,000 crores, become the richest temple in the world. The temple ’s name is derived from the word Padmanabha” means “one emerging from the lotus. At present, the temple is run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore. The royal family of Travancore is Cheras and descendants of ... The Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple located in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India is one of the world's most ancient temples and the richest temple . Nowhere in history has any temple Deity been the Sovereign Head of State with constitutional, political and legal sanction and the rulers governing the state on His behalf.
